The roots of kanuka have proven to be valuable in retaining steep slopes and preventing erosion. These are the roots of a 25-year-old tree, exposed by high-pressure sluicing. The photograph was taken by Dr Mike Marden of Landcare Research during research into the occurrence of landslides and the preventive effect of various vegetation types following Cyclone Bola. Note the ‘spidery network of lateral roots fanning out from the stump on all sides. Most roots are found just below the ground surface within the rooting depth of grass (about 10-20 centimetres).
MIKE MARDEN
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Forest and Bird, Issue 295, 1 February 2000, Page 27
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92The roots of kanuka have proven to be valuable in retaining steep slopes and preventing erosion. These are the roots of a 25-year-old tree, exposed by high-pressure sluicing. The photograph was taken by Dr Mike Marden of Landcare Research during research into the occurrence of landslides and the preventive effect of various vegetation types following Cyclone Bola. Note the ‘spidery network of lateral roots fanning out from the stump on all sides. Most roots are found just below the ground surface within the rooting depth of grass (about 10-20 centimetres). MIKE MARDEN Forest and Bird, Issue 295, 1 February 2000, Page 27
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